Environmental Health & Safety Manager

National Gypsum Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives in Fort Dodge, IA. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing safety programs, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and fostering a culture of safety among team members. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in EHS management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and train others. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and sustainability, and make a significant impact on workplace health and safety while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years EHS experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage EHS training and conduct audits for compliance.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety Management

OSHA General Industry Standards

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety Management

Equivalent experience in EHS field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gold Bond Building Products, LLC has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager at our Ft Dodge, IA location. This position will report to the plant manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for serving as a resource to provide leadership, direction as well as establish a meaningful Environmental, Health & Safety vision through commitment and Team Member ownership. This position will assist in the development, implementation, and training of environmental, health & safety programs for all Team Members while ensuring compliance with company, federal and state environmental, health & safety regulations.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Assist in the identification, development, administration, and enforcement of company EHS policies and programs.
• Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in EHS regulations, laws and reporting requirements. Provide technical environmental, health & safety support and information to all team members.
• Ensure site EHS training is current and in compliance with EPA, OSHA and other local, state, or federal regulatory requirements and is delivered to all newly hired team members, agency employees, contractors, visitors and transferred employees as required.
• Manage stormwater, water intake, site waste disposal & title V air permit compliance, including auditing, data collection, sampling, recordkeeping & reporting.
• Ensure compliance to company EHS audit standards. Collaborate with internal & external auditors to answer findings and complaints in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Lead the development of safe & environmentally sound work procedures per corporate guidelines; make recommendations for process and product features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace hazards & exposures.
• Manage the EHS inspection program for facilities (property in and around the facility), machinery, safety equipment, stormwater & SPCC; identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review plans and specifications for projects & construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all environmental, health & safety requirements have been met.
• Lead the plant Safety Committee ensuring representation from all departments; manage to ensure the committee is an active, functioning component of the overall program.
• Provide development opportunities as necessary for all site associates in EHS leadership, knowledge, training, observations, inspections, investigations, etc.
• Manage the injury/illness and non-injury/illness incident investigation process and the corresponding EHS action item logs, ensuring identified actions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Lead site sustainability efforts; collect and report site sustainability program data.
• Serve as a member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Environmental, Health & Safety Management; or three to five years related experience and/or training in the EHS field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment or 5 years of industrial experience.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience developing and administering EHS programs & training.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards, EPA Air, Water & Waste Regulations.
• MSHA training (24 hours), required; MSHA Certified Trainer, a plus.
• Excellent communication and group presentation skills with the capacity to be proactive and influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure that plans, guidance and advice is accurate, timely and effective.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and be flexible and available for on-call hours before and/or after normal business hours in addition to off-shift hours as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer software applications.
• CSP, ASP, GSP certification, OSHA 10/30 Hour General Industry card & current FA/CPR/AED first responder training a plus.
• A willingness to travel domestically as much as 10% of the time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary with a general salary range of $78,816.00 to $98,520.00 or higher depending on education and experience.

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Parental Leave
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

-COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

-Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

-No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

-Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify.